Month: March 2018
Definitions Of Health, Safety, Welfare & Environmental Protection
Give the meaning of the terms: Health Safety Welfare Environmental Protection Health – The term ‘health’ can be defined as – A state of well-being in both a physiological & psychological sense. In occupational terms, it would include not suffering for example from fatigue, stress or noise induced deafness Etc. Or The protection of bodies & minds of individuals from …
Sources Of Ignition That May Cause A Fire To Occur
Sources Of Ignition That May Cause A Fire To Occur: Possible sources of ignition that may cause a fire to occur include: Electricity, such As arcing or overheating due to faulty wiring, Poor connections or excess current; Chemical reactions such as spontaneous combustion or exothermic reaction; Hot work Such as welding or cutting; Naked flame or smoldering material perhaps from …
Active & Reactive Monitoring Methods
Active & Reactive Monitoring Methods What is Active Monitoring (Proactive Monitoring)? Definitions of Active (Pro-Active) Monitoring – Active (Pro-Active) monitoring is about checking to ensure that standards are met and that the workplace is, in fact, safe and free of health risks before any unwanted event takes place. What is Re-active Monitoring? Definitions Of Reactive Monitoring – Reactive monitoring is …
Definition Of Accident, Near Miss and Dangerous Occurrence
What is Accident? An Unplanned, Undesired Event resulting in Loss, Death Injury to People or Damage to Equipment Or Plant Is Called Accident. What is Near Miss? A Near Miss can be described as an incident that results in no injury or damage, but which had the potential to do so. What is Incident? An incident can be described as …
Main Purpose Of First Aid Treatment & Factor to Consider When Making Assessment Of First Aid Provision
Identify two main purpose of first aid treatment. Outline the factors to consider when making an assessment of first aid provision in a workplace. Part (a) Two main purposes of first-aid treatment are, Firstly, the preservation of life and/or the minimization of the consequences of injury until medical help is obtained and, Secondly, the treatment of minor injuries that would …